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TP-Link SM5310-T SFP+ module with RJ45 port, metal casing

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TP-Link SM5310-T 10G SFP+ RJ45 switch module

SKU CH-15V6-M1CM3 MPN SM5310-T

An SFP+ module that adds a 10G RJ45 copper port with 30m reach at 10Gbps and 100m at lower speeds

  • DetailsStandards and Protocols: IEEE Std 802.3, 802.3ab, 802.3bz, 8
  • Key featuresSupport 10GBASE-T, 5GBASE-T, 2.5GBASE-T, 1000BASE-T, and 100
  • 10 Gbps over copper up to 30 metres with Cat.6a
  • Multi-rate 10G, 5G, 2.5G, 1G and 100M on a single module
  • Hot-pluggable SFP+ footprint keeps the network running during swaps
  • Fully metallic enclosure reduces EMI and meets FCC, CE, RoHS
  • Works in 0–70 °C operating range for commercial deployments

10G SFP+ RJ45 switch module

The TP-Link SM5310-T is a hot-pluggable transceiver that adds a 10GBase-T copper port to any device with an SFP+ slot. It targets network administrators who need to extend 10 Gbps connectivity over existing Cat.6a or better twisted-pair cabling up to 30 metres.

Thermals noise and power

The module draws 3.3 V and operates reliably from 0 to 70 °C with a fully metallic enclosure that limits electromagnetic interference. Digital diagnostics monitoring reports temperature and voltage so the host system can track thermal conditions without extra sensors.

Build integration

Plug-and-play deployment requires no software configuration and the hot-swap capability keeps the link live during maintenance. Compatibility spans most switches, media converters and routers equipped with 10G SFP+ ports, freeing the builder from running new fibre when copper reaches the required distance.

How it compares

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Price $51.99
Cheaper than about 60% of the 1,517 comparable items (median $68.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameTP-Link
Model nameTL-SM5310-T
Size & build
Shipping weight0.07 kg
Package size122 × 79 × 36 mm

Questions about this item

How do I install the TL-SM5310-T module and what step is often missed?

Insert the module into a 10G SFP+ port until it clicks; the step people miss is removing the dust caps from both the module and the port before insertion.

What maintenance or replacement will the TL-SM5310-T need later?

The module has no user-serviceable parts; if the metallic casing or internal optics fail, replace the entire unit.

What limit appears first under sustained 10 Gbps use?

The 30-metre reach on Cat.6a cable at 10 Gbps is the first distance constraint; longer runs drop to 2.5 Gbps or lower.

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